Osama K. Alsawi
Al-Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Legal Advisor with expertise in contracting, drafting, and negotiations, consistently delivering favourable outcomes for clients. Demonstrates proficiency in project management and advanced skills in Excel and Microsoft Office. Holds certifications as a Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager (CICCM), Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM), and Certified International Professional Purchaser (CIPP), with ongoing pursuit of PMP certification. Capable of managing sensitive situations and meeting tight deadlines while upholding high service standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Communications officer
National research and development CFSA (Estidamah)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2025 - Current
- Provided essential administrative support during peak periods, facilitating smoother operation.
- Monitored project timelines to avoid delays.
- Coordinated project tasks, ensuring timely completion.
- Managed communication amongst project team members to foster collaboration.
- Assisted in developing detailed project plans, resulting in clearer direction.
- Ensured compliance with budget constraints when sourcing materials and services.
- Established effective working relationships with stakeholders for smooth project progression.
- Conducted thorough quality checks on deliverables before submission.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
Legal Specialist
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University - DCSI
Riyadh
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Certified procurement and contracts professional holding Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM) and Certified International Professional Purchaser (CIPP) credentials, demonstrating advanced expertise in strategic procurement management, contract administration, and international purchasing practices. Executed comprehensive legal review and audit of over 200 government and private-sector contracts, ensuring strict compliance with Government Tenders and Procurement Law and its implementing regulations. Skilled in providing legal and regulatory advice, drafting and reviewing contractual documents, and supporting decision-making processes within governmental procurement frameworks.
- Examined procurement documents for alignment with statutory requirements.
- Verified incorporation of mandatory legal clauses in all contracts.
- Reviewed committee minutes to uphold procedural integrity during evaluations.
- Drafted legal memoranda to clarify statutory provisions for oversight departments.
- Advised committees throughout tender review and selection processes.
- Prepared legal responses to bidders' complaints for Grievance Review Committee.
- Conducted workshops to educate staff on updates to procurement regulations.
Store Manager
Landmark Arabia, CITY MAX - MAX
Riyadh
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Successfully reversed branch sales performance from 3% decline to over 3% growth in just two months through strategic initiatives and performance optimization.
- Assisted customers in locating products around shop floor promptly.
- Coordinated holiday promotions successfully whilst managing regular duties simultaneously.
- Successfully led and coordinated work of more than 22 staff members across multiple rosters simultaneously, maintaining operational efficiency and achieving high performance standards.
- Monitor handling of customer complaints in line with company policy.
- Ensure all staff is appraised in line with company guidelines (minimum one appraisal per year).
- To maintain strict levels of confidentiality with regard to all areas of business particularly commercial information and personal details of employees.
- Ensure store expectations and priorities are communicated to staff and regularly review and provide feedback on staff's performance against expectations.
- Deal with staff grievances in accordance with company policy.
- Assisted customers in locating products around shop floor promptly.
Human resources & Administration Manager
Vera Interior Company
Riyadh
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Executed HR and administrative strategies, enhancing operational efficiency by 75%.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for over 10 positions annually.
- Administered payroll for 10 employees with complete compliance and accuracy.
- Implemented updated HR policies, ensuring full adherence to labour laws and governance standards.
- Launched employee relations programmes, reducing turnover by 75% and improving engagement scores.
- Supervised office operations and facilities management, achieving 80% increase in efficiency.
- Delivered 24 training sessions for six employees, boosting role-specific proficiency and productivity.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, realizing annual cost savings of 25%.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Law
King Saud University
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionSkills
- PMP certification (In Progression)
- Holds Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager (CICCM)
- Holds Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)
- Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to adapt with teamwork
- Skilled at managing sensitive situations
- Ability to work under deadlines
- Ability to organize tasks and work
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Email communication
- Fluent using Computers and laptops
- Management Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Decision making capacity
- Advanced excel proficiency
- Scope definition
- Time scheduling and allocation
- Expertise in ERP systems
- Contract review and revision
- Legal drafting
- Contract negotiations
Certification
- STEP with a score of 83/100, Equals iBT 61 - CBT 173 - PBT 500) TOEFL.
LANGUAGES
Arabic - Native
English - Proficient
COURSES
- Conversation skills in English.
- Microsoft Excel skills.
- Using Microsoft word skills.
- Using Microsoft power-point.
- Problem solving skills.
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
Timeline
Communications officer
National research and development CFSA (Estidamah)
01.2025 - Current
Legal Specialist
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University - DCSI
02.2020 - 01.2025
Store Manager
Landmark Arabia, CITY MAX - MAX
08.2019 - 02.2020
Human resources & Administration Manager
Vera Interior Company
04.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor's degree - Law
King Saud University